*4.3.5 Physical activities*

Children should be given the opportunity to increase their physical activity by becoming more active. Children should exercise for one hour a day to develop motor and physical abilities, promote healthy lifestyles, and prevent obesity [37, 38]. Physical activity increases ECD energy expenditure and fitness. One hour of exercise a day, including dance, soccer, netball, walking and dancing. During the rainy season, caregivers should provide classroom physical activities and inexpensive equipment (jump ropes, hoops, balls, etc.) in local shops, but encourage physical activities outside as much as possible and include free games.
